1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies stored or read on a user’s device when visiting a website. They may help operate the website, secure accounts, remember preferences, and measure performance.
2. Scope
This Policy applies to coursesida.com, the learning platform, and related digital pages operated by the Academy. It does not govern cookies placed by independent websites after users leave our services.
3. Cookie Categories
4. Third-Party Cookies
Hosting, WordPress, LMS, Zoom, YouTube, Google, analytics, and payment services may use their own technologies. Those technologies are also governed by the providers’ policies.
5. Consent
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where essential to deliver a requested service. Non-essential analytics or marketing cookies are activated after an appropriate choice where consent is legally required.
6. Managing Preferences
Preferences may be managed through the cookie tool where available and through browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may prevent login or use of key platform functions.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
We may use localStorage, sessionStorage, pixels, or similar tools to retain language, manage sessions, measure performance, or protect forms. Similar transparency and choice principles apply.
8. Category Table
| Category | Purpose | Basis | Indicative Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Security, sessions, login | Service delivery and security | Session or limited period |
| Preferences | Language and settings | Consent or legitimate interest, as applicable | Usually up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Performance measurement | Consent where required | Provider- and configuration-dependent |
| Marketing | Campaign measurement | Consent | Provider- and configuration-dependent |
9. Actual Cookie Inventory
10. Changes
This Policy may be updated when plugins, analytics providers, payment providers, or consent settings change. The revision date will appear at the top.
11. Contact
Contact
Email: contact@coursesida.com
Website: coursesida.com